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Paid in Dogs is a country rock comedy song about literally getting paid in dogs.

lyrics

Fresh out of law school and pursuing my dream
Working for whoever would pay


Wet behind the ears and I”m learning the ropes
Trying to line things up the right way
A fella came up to me said I’ve got the perfect job for you
I’m just a little short on bread
But I got this litter of purebred corgis can I pay you
in dogs instead?


Getting paid in dogs
Getting paid in dogs
When you’re making your name
It’s a cryin’ shame
getting paid in dogs

So many years later setting out on my own
just like my grandpa did
living that musician life and doing the things
I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid
One day I got booked at a tiny dive bar on the other
side of town
They said hon you’re kinda new
But here's what I can do
I can pay you with 3 beagles or a shibu inu

Getting paid in dogs
Getting paid in dogs
When you’re making your name
It’s a lowdown shame
Getting paid in dogs

A retainer for a retriever
A song for a shepard
(spoken) I played a wedding for a poodle! (Fancy)
Business is booming
But I’m sad to say
You can’t pay the bills with a bishon frise
Be careful what you wish for
And how you get paid
Cuz once you’re paid in dogs
The foundation is laid
You build a reputation
It’s hard to undo
And now your house smells like a big ol’ shitzu (slow down)
(ewww)

Getting paid in dogs
Getting paid in dogs
When you’re making your name
It’s a crying shame
getting paid in dogs

(slow down)
Getting paid in dogs
Getting paid in dogs
When you’re making your name
It’s a doggone shame
getting paid in dogs

credits

released July 7, 2023
Written by Gail Gallagher & Michael Daughtry
Vocals: Michael Daughtry& Gail Gallagher
Guitar, Bass, and Dog Vocals: Jake Dewar
Mixed & Mastered by Gail Gallagher aka Sparklebard Studios

Special thanks to my patreon supporters:
Cece Otto
Ariel & Many
Ricky R
Liz Rohert
Anne Heathcock
Suzanne LaVelle
Andrew Hazard

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Gail Gallagher Chicago, Illinois

Gail Gallagher is a Chicago based musician, composer and performer. She describes her music as
"lyric driven musical theatre style folk rock that reflects on the highs and lows of life in a way that is witty and vulnerable."

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